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Microbiology: An Introduction, Global Edition (13th Ed.)
Authors: Tortora Gerard, Funke Berdell, Case Christine
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Cutting edge microbiology research for today?s learners
Tortora, Funke, and Case?s Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering? Microbiology.
With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the ?hygiene hypothesis,? vertical transmission, and bioterrorism.
Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology
1. The Microbial World and You
2. Chemical Principles
3. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope
4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
5. Microbial Metabolism
6. Microbial Growth
7. The Control of Microbial Growth
8. Microbial Genetics
9. Biotechnology and DNA Technology
Part Two: A Survey of the Microbial World
10. Classification of Microorganisms
11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea
12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths
13. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
Part Three: Interaction between Microbe and Host
14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host
17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host
18. Practical Applications of Immunology
19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System
20. Antimicrobial Drugs
Part Four Microorganisms and Human Disease
21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
Part Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology
27. Environmental Microbiology
28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology
This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States.
- ASM guidelines: The American Society of Microbiology has released six underlying concepts and 22 related topics to provide a framework for key microbiological topics deemed to be of lasting importance beyond the classroom. These topics identify what students should understand at a deep level, including the big-picture ramifications of those concepts and how they relate to other issues within the field. The 13th edition explains the themes and competencies at the beginning of the book and incorporates call-outs when chapter content matches one of these 22 topics. This approach helps students and instructors focus on the enduring understandings of the course and provides a teaching tool for instructors to assess students’ understanding and critical thinking skills. Pearson Mastering Microbiology content is tagged to these statements in addition to book-specific and global learning outcomes.
- Each Big Picture spread includes an overview that breaks down important concepts into manageable steps and gives students a clear learning framework for related chapters. Each spread includes Key Concepts that help students make the connection between the presented topic and previously learned microbiology principles. Each spread is paired with a coaching activity and assessment questions in Mastering Microbiology.
- Three Big Picture spreads focus on important fundamental topics in microbiology:
- Metabolism
- Genetics
- Immunity
- Eight Big Picture spreads focus on diseases and related public health issues that present complex real-world challenges:
- New - Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- New - The Hygiene Hypothesis
- New - Verti
- Three Big Picture spreads focus on important fundamental topics in microbiology: